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How to get fromRugby to Retfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rugby to Retford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    3h 12m
    £62–143

  2. Line 86 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Street to Transport Museumbus bus 86
    2. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 148
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Sky
    4. Take the bus from Interchange to Friar Lanebus bus Snx
    5. Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Briar Roadbus bus Sa
    6. Take the bus from Briar Road to Retford Bus Stationbus bus Sa
    8h 42m
    £18–27

  3. Line 86 bus, bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from North Street to Transport Museumbus bus 86
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus bus 151
    4. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    5h 28m

  4. Drive 77.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rugby to Retfordcar car 77.8 mi
    1h 22m
    £19–28

  5. Train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain train
    4. Take the bus from Worksop station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 43
    4h 50m
    £48–81

Rugby to Retford by train and foot

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Rugby to Retford via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Retford Bus Station via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 5h 28m.

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